Is it cheaper to fly or drive a Tesla from Southern Pines, NC to Amelia City, FL?

Southern Pines, NC to Amelia City, FL is 385 mi by road — 6h 48m of driving and 2 Supercharger stops — against 4h 41m door to door by air. Driving is cheaper: taking the Tesla costs $74 against $297 to fly, a saving of $223. On the 0-100 stress scale the drive scores 21 and the flight 57.

Priced with fast charging at $0.50 per kWh and 3.7 miles per kWh, airfare from a $95 base plus $0.13 a mile per person, one $35 bag and a $30 ride at each end. Airfare is modelled from flight distance, not a live fare quote, so treat it as a typical fare rather than today's price. Rates last reviewed 14 September 2026; this trip last priced 6 October 2026.